Transport Planner

Pure Resourcing Solutions have the pleasure of supporting a private distribution company based in mid Essex in the search for a new Transport/Logistics Planner.
Transport Controller
A dynamic and growing distribution company specialising in commerical distribution. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service, they're seeking a skilled Transport Controller to join our team. This role will be based thier office and involves managing the transport activities of our service drivers to ensure efficient operations and high customer satisfaction levels.
Position Overview: As a Transport Controller, you will be responsible for planning transport routes, allocating services, deliveries, and collections to our service teams using our planning software tools. Plan transport routes and allocate distribtu services, deliveries, and collections to service teams using planning software tools.
Produce vehicle and route job allocations to ensure balanced and compliant distribution of work under the supervision of the Transport Controller Team Lead.
Liaise with depot managers to resolve issues as they arise during the day and conduct driver debriefs.
Coordinate with sales and contract administration departments to ensure deliveries, collections, and services meet customer requirements.
Assist with general administrative tasks in the office.
Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Previous experience in transport coordination or similar roles .
Proficiency in using planning software tools and Microsoft Office suite.